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Ziggy Stardust
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‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ is the fifth studio album by David Bowie, released in 1972.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums in rock history, it follows the story of Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous extraterrestrial rock star sent to deliver a message of hope to a doomed Earth. Blending glam rock, hard rock and theatrical storytelling, the album features some of Bowie’s most iconic songs, including ‘Starman’, ‘Suffragette City’, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide’ and ‘Ziggy Stardust’.
Its ambitious narrative, groundbreaking imagery and enduring influence helped redefine rock music and established Bowie as one of popular culture’s most visionary artists.
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More About Ziggy Stardust
The album was written and recorded by David Bowie with backing band the Spiders from Mars, and released in 1972.
The album tells the story of Ziggy Stardust, a fictional alien rock star who becomes a global icon before being destroyed by fame, ego and excess.
The album revolutionised glam rock through its theatrical concept, unforgettable songwriting and exploration of identity, fame and performance, becoming one of the defining records in popular music history.